The Registered and Licensed Guidance Counselors in the Philippines

Wag kalimutan: Ika-37 ng Pambansang Kumperensya sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:25:00 +0000

Ito ay gaganapin sa Nobyembre 22 - 24, 2012 sa Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas. Ang tema ng kumperensya sa taon na ito ay "Tibay, Tapang at Tatag: Pagharap ng Pinoy sa mga Hamon ng Buhay."

Upang magkaroon kayo ng kaunting ideya sa programa ng kumperensya, maaring i-click ang mga images sa baba.

Kung nais ninyong makuha ang kabuuan ng programa, kasama na ang programa ng sabayan sesyon at mga presenters, maaring magpadala ng email sa registered.counselor@gmail.com.

Maraming salamat, magkitakita po tayo sa darating na pambansang kumperensya sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino.

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Job Advertisement: DLSU Registered Guidance Counselor

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:20:00 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENT
The Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) of De La Salle University Manila is urgently in need of one (1) full time MALE University Counselor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• should possess a valid license as a Registered Guidance Counselor (RGC)
• a graduate of MA/MS in Guidance and Counseling
• with at least five (5) years of professional practice as a counselor in the tertiary level
• preferably with CLINICAL experience and training
• active in professional organization/s
• shows potential in program development and research work

Interested parties may apply through Dr. Susana A. Estanislao, OCCS Director. Please send your application letter and updated C.V. to OCCS, Rm. 304, Br. Connon Hall, De La Salle University Manila. You may also contact her or Ms. Jojo, the OCCS Secretary, through telephone nos. (02) 5360226 and (02) 5244211 local 419. Thank you. God bless.

After A Long Hibernation...

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:45:00 +0000

RLGC is back. Due to the team’s busy schedules, we are unable to update the RLGC blog regularly. However, we would like assure that this blog will continuously be updated with upcoming seminars, conventions, and all learning sessions related the field of guidance and counseling.

Have a blessed week to all!

Conference Reminders Galing sa Pambansang Samahan sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino (PSSP): Extended Deadline ng Abstract Submission

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:06:00 +0000

Note: Please click this link to see PSSP's Conference invite:

http://www.clinicalcounselor.blogspot.com/2012/08/paanyaya-mula-sa-pambansang-samahan-sa.html
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Note from PSSP:

Noong Biyernes, 31 Agosto 2012, ay nakatanggap po kami ng kabuuang 67 na abstrak. Gusto lang po naming ipaalam sa inyong lahat na EXTENDED po ang DEADLINE ng abstract submission para sa ika-37ng pambansang kumperensiya ng PSSP! Hanggang 14 Setyembre 2012 (Biyernes) pa po pwedeng magsubmit ng abstrak. Para mag-submit, i-click lang po ang link: http://bit.ly/pssp2012abstract.

Malawak po ang tema ng kumperensiya ngayong taon na "Tibay, Tapang at Tatag: Pagharap ng Pinoy sa mga Hamon ng Buhay" kaya tiyak marami po tayong mga pag-aaral na pwedeng maibahagi sa simultaneous paper presentations.

Hihintayin po namin ang inyong mga abstrak. Hikayatin po natin ang ating mga kaibigan, kaklase, katrabaho, at mga grawdwadong mag-aaral na maglahad at dumalo sa ating kumperensiya sa darating na 22-44 Nobyembre, 2012. Nakalakip po ang liham paanyaya, tentatibong programa, CHED endorsement at iba pang mahahalagang dokumento. Para makapagpatala, punan lamang po ang online: http://bit.ly/pssp2012.

SAVE THE DATE: 22-24 Nobyembre 2012
VENUE: Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas City, Batangas

Maraming salamat po!

Invitation from BrainFit: 21st Century Learning Strategies Dialogue, September 26, 2012, Ortigas City

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:10:00 +0000

Please click image below to ENLARGE.

Paanyaya Mula sa Pambansang Samahan sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino (PSSP): Ika-37ng Pambansang Kumperensiya sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino , Lyceum of the Philippines University-Lungsod Batangas, Batangas sa 22-24 Nobyembre 2012

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:53:00 +0000

For more information please click images below to ENLARGE

1. Liham Paanyaya (Invitation Letter)

2. Tentatibong Programa (Tentative Schedule of Activities)

3. CHED Endorsement 2012

4. Vicinity Map

5. Conference Poster

Invite: PGCA Midyear Seminar- Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:56:00 +0000

For better viewing, please click images below to ENLARGE:

A. Midyear Invitation
B. Registration Form

You may also visit the PGCA website at www.pgca.org.ph for further details.

Invite: Foreign Speaker Talks on “Science of Learning and BrainFitness”

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:49:00 +0000

Dear Guidance Heads, Guidance Counselors and Psychometricians,

Greetings!

We are pleased to share with you the “BRAIN FITNESS: A Neuro-Scientific Approach to Accelerate Learning.” A brain’s fitness level influences the five pillars of cognitive development namely: (1) attention, (2) visual, (3) auditory, (4) sensory-motor, and (5) social-emotional. These five brain pillars ultimately affect how we acquire new knowledge, retain information, apply learning, and perform to excellence.

Fit Brains Learn Better!

Brain fitness is about having superior mental processes arising from more efficient and robust connections in the brain. It involves activities that strengthen existing and build new brain connections.

BrainFit Studio, the leading provider of neuroscience-based brain fitness programs in Asia, has opened a branch in the Philippines. BrainFit Studio originated in Singapore and has existed for 10 years in the region with over 5000+ databased results from programs conducted across Asia.

One of our key thrusts is on continuing education in brain science. We will be very honored if we can have the chance to impart the latest findings on brain plasticity and how certain programs can help accelerate a child's learning capacity as well as help address opportunity areas in learning.

Our resource person from Singapore, Ms Regina Chin, is a well-known speaker in the area of Brain Fitness and she will be in Manila for a series of speaking engagements from September 12 to 14, 2011. The theme of her talk will be “Science of Learning and Brain Fitness”. Last year, we also had foreign resource persons at well-attended parents’ meetings in the following schools: Xavier School, Immaculate Conception Academy, Makati Gospel, Makati Hope, St. Jude Catholic High School, and La Salle Greenhills, to name a few.

As we have worked out some schedules during her visit, we are interested to know if your school may be able to schedule a slot between September 12 and 14 for her to talk with the parents of your students. Please feel free to give us a call at 725-8500, 668-2719, 0917-599-1992 or email us at brainfitph@yahoo.com.

Thank you very much and hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely yours,

Iris Nacionales Center Manager

3/F (above BPI) Metrosquare Building 224 Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan 1502 668-2719, 725-8500, 0917-5991992 brainfitph@yahoo.com

Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) 49th Annual Convention on August 15-17, 2012, Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:44:00 +0000

From PAP Website: http://www.pap.org.ph/

Dear PAP Members, Friends, & Colleagues,

We are pleased to share with you the program for the 49th Annual Convention of the Psychological Association of the Philippines to be held at Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, August 15 to 17, 2012.

May we once again invite you to this year’s historic convention as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the PAP! Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), will be delivering the keynote address. The Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) of Psychology will also be presenting the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for RA 10029 (The Philippine Psychology Act).

We hope you will join us in celebrating the PAP’s 50th. See you in Cebu!

Sincerely,

Dr. Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo
Convention Chair

P.S. Kindly disregard the previous convention program, thank you.

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RLGC Note: For further information on PAP's upcoming 49th Annual Convention (Hotels and Pension Houses in Cebu, PAP CPE Workshop Description, and Registration Form, PAP Endorsement, Schedule of Fees, and Convention Program ) kindly click the link below:

http://www.pap.org.ph/?ctr=page&id=14

Announcement to Licensed PGCA Members

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:08:00 +0000

Source: PGCA Website (http://pgca.org.ph/)

PRB-GC thru the PGCA would like to inform licensed PGCA members that the following documents are requirements for the renewal of the PRC ID/License:

A Certificate of Membership from PGCA
An official receipt as evidence of payment of his/her membership dues.

The PGCA Certificate of Membership can be obtained in the PGCA Office at Room 107, Philippine Social Science Center Building, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City with tele-fax number 4555108.

Thank you.

The PGCA Board

FPCAP Upcoming Seminars: "Sex Matters: Counselor and Client Sexual Issues in Counseling" (Earn 7 Credit Units for CPE) and "4th Enrichment Seminar Series"

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Below are FPCAP’s upcoming workshops/seminars. For better viewing, Kindly click the images below to ENLARGE.

For more information/inquiries/updates you may visit FPCAP website at http://www.fpcap.org/ or send an email at inquiries@fpcap.org.

1. Sex Matters: Counselor and Client Sexual Issues in Counseling (June 30, 2012), Quezon City - Earn 7 CPE Units

2. 4th Enrichment Seminar Series, A Refresher Course for the Helping Professionals, Quezon City

Separation Anxiety Disorder At A Glance

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:25:00 +0000

Article Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/separation_anxiety/page5.htm#summary

* Infants show stranger anxiety by crying when someone unfamiliar approaches. It is a normal stage of development that usually starts at about 8 months of age and abates by 2 years of age.

* Separation anxiety as a normal life stage first develops at about 7 months of age, once object permanence has been established. It is at its strongest at 10-18 months of age and usually subsides by 3 years of age.

* Separation anxiety disorder begins in childhood and is characterized by worrying out of proportion to the situation of temporarily leaving home or otherwise separating from loved ones.

* Approximately 4%-5% of children and adolescents suffer from separation anxiety disorder.

* Examples of separation anxiety disorder symptoms include school refusal or school phobia, resistance to going to bed at night, and physical complaints in reaction to actual or anticipated separation from primary caretakers.

* Professionals trained and experienced in assessing mental health in children will likely interview the child and parents separately and ask about symptoms of anxiety, screen for other mental-health conditions, and recommend the child receive a full medical evaluation.

* Separation anxiety disorder is likely caused by the combination of genetic and environmental vulnerabilities. Risk factors include low socioeconomic status, family histories of anxiety, and mothers who were stressed during pregnancy.

* A majority of children with separation anxiety disorder have school refusal as a symptom. Up to 80% of children who refuse school qualify for a diagnosis of separation anxiety disorder.

* Counseling is usually considered the best treatment method compared to medications. Types of counseling used to treat separation anxiety disorder include behavioral, cognitive, and individual psychotherapies, as well as parent counseling and guiding teachers on how to help the child.

* SSRIs like fluvoxamine are considered the safest and most effective medications to treat separation anxiety disorder, followed by tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), with benzodiazepines as a last resort.

* Children with separation anxiety disorder are at higher risk for developing other mental-health problems, particularly anxiety disorders

Image source:
http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/how-to-get-rid-of-separation-anxiety.jpg

PGCA Executive Board for 2012-2013

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:58:00 +0000

Announcement taken from the PGCA website:

The Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. is happy to announce to all members the composition of the new Executive Board for 2012-2013:

President: Dr. Benedicta O. Lascano
Vice President: Ms. Matia Lourdes Chavez
Secretary : Ms. Annabelle M. Sangalang
Treasurer : Dr. Alexa P. Abrenica
Auditor : Fr. Arsenio A. Lumiqued Jr.
Business Manager: Mr. Wilfredo B. Mina
PRO: Ms. Maria Teresita F. Mendoza

Members of the Board:

Dr. Evangeline P. Aguilan
Ms. Consolacion “Chit” J. Concepcion
Dr. John Addy S. Garcia
Dr. Carmencita H. Salonga

More power to the new board of PGCA and congratulations!

Mr. Mendelson P. Quiba
Chair
COMELEC, PGCA

Job Vacancy Announcement: Registered Guidance Counselor at The Meridian International Learning Experience, Inc (The Meridian).

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:14:00 +0000

The Meridian International Learning Experience, Inc. (The Meridian), established in 2003, is an expanding school of over 500 students. Founded on Bible values, The Meridian envisions to raise future leaders and models for the country by providing them a leading-edge, multi-disciplinary learning experience and access to world-class educational environment.

This June 2012, The Meridian marks another milestone as it opens its second level in high school. The institution continues to grow as the number of students, teachers, and staff increases through the years. The Meridian community, comprised of the students, their families, faculty and staff, and partners of the school’s vision, continues to uphold its dream of raising up a new generation of Filipinos for God and the Philippines.

The Meridian is looking for a MALE Christian Registered Guidance Counselor. He has to have significant work experience in counseling students.

Interested qualified applicants may send their letter of intent and their updated resumés to:

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Meridian International Learning Experience (The Meridian)
79 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City 1103

You may also email your documents to hr@themeridian.edu.ph for speedy processing of your application. Visit our website at http://themeridian.edu.ph to know more about us.

Article: How to Know If Your Child Has Autism

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:30:00 +0000

Article Source:
http://www.ppa.org.ph/how-to-know-if-your-child-has-autism.html (from Philippine Psychiatric Association website)

Are you boggled by the weird habits your child make? Do you think that he could be affected by autism? Fret not, because it can be a false alarm. As a parent, it’s understandable that you will worry about your child’s unusual behavior. However, never assume anything unless you have a confirmed that your child is autistic. You may have your kid checked by the doctor, or, if you’re not ready to have that kind of appointment, might as well observe some of the traits that a child with autism might have. Here are most of the questions you that can be confusing your right now:

My baby coos and babbles, but seldom does that happen, could this be a sign? If an infant or toddler does not coo or babble by 12 months, then it’s possibility. Usually, a baby below 12 months may have autism if he/she does not gesture like pointing fingers, waving, grasping things and so on.

My child is not yet talking and he’s almost 2 years old now, what do I do? A child with autism does not say a single word by 16 months of his/her age. However, do not panic because there had been cases that it took two years or even more for a child to learn how to speak. Sometimes, the lack of nutrients is what causes this problem so make sure that you feed your child with the right milk and baby food he/she needs.

Could my child be autistic if he doesn’t usually respond to his name? An autistic child often doesn’t respond to his/her name but seeing this single trait should not make your come up with a conclusion that he’s autistic.

Here are also some of the traits or behavior that can be a sign of autism. Just have in mind that you have to observe and find multiple signs before bringing him/her to the doctor:

- Has mannerism or odd body movement or patterns.
- Is intensely violent when having tantrums.
- The child might be uncooperative or hyperactive.
- Has a slow learning pattern when it comes to playing toys.
- Doesn’t smile back when somebody smiles at him/her.
- Has poor eye contact when talked to.
- Would prefer to play alone rather than to interact with other kids.
- Has a trait of independence despite his/her young age.
- Does things earlier than other kids do.
- Has his/her “own world”.
- Not socially interested with other kids.
- Has weird attachments to various things like his/her toys, schedules or even objects. If your kids got a “perfect score” for this test, then you might have to bring him/her to the doctor and have the traits evaluated. Having a child with autism should not be grieved at because modern technology and therapy can make your child grow up to be normal.

Sources for the images used:

http://www.myautisticboy.com/images/autism-awareness-month-02.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-quDAm2spnS0/Te_JVpl5xYI/AAAAAAAAAPs/lT-4-BwvS1g/s1600/Autism_Spectrum_Disorder-1.jpg

You Never Forget A Good Teacher

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:32:00 +0000

Job Vacancy: Guidance Counselor at DMC College Foundation Dipolog City

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:00:00 +0000

DMC College Foundation Dipolog City is in urgent need of a Registered Guidance Counselor. A competitive and attractive compensation package awaits the successful candidate.

Interested applicants may get in touch with Dr. Dino Joey Cordova, HR Director at (0922)843-3466 or via the school’s trunk line number at (065) 212-8881. Applicants may also send their updated resume to:

Human Resources Department
DMC College Foundation
Fr. Patangan Rd., Sta. Filomena,
Dipolog City 7100, Philippines

To get to know more about DMC College Foundation Dipolog City, you may visit the school’s website at www.dmc.edu.ph

Convention Updates: PGCA-IAC Convention on May 16-19, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:01:00 +0000

The Philippine Guidance and Counselling Association (PGCA) have announced some changes in the upcoming PGCA – IAC Conventions that will be held on May 16-19 2012. Please click the link below to know more about convention updates, the changes on the venues, format of program, and information regarding CPE points.

http://pgca.org.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113:latest-updates-on-pgca-iac-conventions&catid=1:news&Itemid=10

News clip: More Pinoys Want to be Licensed Professionals

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:36:00 +0000

taken from: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=797466&publicationSubCategoryId=63

By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) Updated April 16, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - More and more Filipinos would like to be licensed professionals, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said yesterday.

PRC reported a continued growth in the number of licensure examinees for different professions.

“The number of professional boards under our jurisdiction is growing that is why the number of examinees have also increased. In a year, we receive about 300,000 applications for licensure examination,” PRC commissioner Jennifer Manalili said in Filipino.

From 20 boards, Manalili said that there are now 46 boards under the supervision of the PRC, with Real Estate as the newest addition.

“There is a growing demand for real estate professionals that is why more and more are taking the exam. Soon, schools would be offering a course on Real Estate Management as well,” she disclosed.

The commissioner added, PRC has started interviewing membership nominees for the soon to be created Board of Psychology and Board of Respiratory Therapy, which are expected to be established within the year.

“More courses have expressed the intention to be licensed, in fact there are (several) pending bills for new boards,” she noted.

Based on the PRC data, the number of examinees for licensed criminologists and maritime engineers is also growing.

There are also a high demand for geological mining engineers, optometrist, and medical technologist, but only a few are taking such courses.

To accommodate the growing number of examinees, PRC has implemented an online application system, which enable faster and easier application process.

JOB VACANCY: Guidance Counselor at FEU - East Asia College

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Find below information on the Guidance Counselor job vacancy at FEU - East Asia College:

FEU - East Asia College delivers the Engineering and Information Technology courses for the group of education institution of Far Eastern University with its 80-year old tradition of academic excellence. A cutting-edge curriculum empowers FEU – EAC graduates in the 21st century workplace here and abroad. It continues to build up active partnership with both global and local prime movers of technology thereby giving the college a differentiated edge in producing industry-ready leader engineers and IT professionals.

In this regard, the school is looking for a Guidance Counselor. Please find details below.

* Graduate of MA in Guidance and Counseling
* Registered Guidance Counselor, preferably male
* With at least 2 -3 years of relevant work experience
* Knowledgeable in different psychological examinations, its administration and interpretation
* Knowledgeable in facilitating program of activities and trainings

Interested and qualified applicants may send/email their resume, transcript of record, and photo: recruitment@feu-eastasia.edu.ph. Or may call 7360015 local 147 and look for Ms. Daisy Niegas of the Human Resources Office. For more details, they may visit our website www.feu-eastasia.edu.ph

Thank you.

FPCAP 4th National Convention on November 15 to 17, 2012 at University of the East Manila

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:57:00 +0000

Taken from the FPCAP Website:

FPCAP announces its 4th National Convention this November 15 to 17, 2012 with the theme “Family Counseling: Towards Resiliency, Empowerment and Transformation". Venue of the said event shall be at the University of the East- Manila.

Current researches in the area of family counseling shall be presented during the plenary sessions during the first day. On the other hand, the workshops have been scheduled during the last two days of the convention. Further details of this event shall be posted in the near future.

Have a Meaningful and Blessed Lent to Everyone!

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:08:00 +0000

Another FPCAP Seminar-Workshop Invite: Workplace Counseling Skills, May 5, 2012- Earn 7 CPE Units

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0000

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FPCAP Seminar-Workshop Invite: Shielding in Counseling, April 21, 2012 - Earn 7 CPE Units

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:53:00 +0000

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DepEd Memo: Philippine Guidance and Counseling Associations (PGCA) Convention and Annual Conference of the International Association for Counseling (IAC)

noreply@blogger.com (The Guidance Counselor) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:01:00 +0000

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